Trading Stocks Online

Low cost stock trades. Award-winning online stock broker.

At TradeKing, we understand that, when you're actively trading stocks online, you need access to reliable tools, the latest news and stock quotes, and resources to help guide your stock trading strategy. We also know that the cost of trading stocks can add up quickly. That’s why we strive to offer simple, fair pricing for stock and option trades. One look at the comparison chart to the right and we think you’ll agree.

Read on to find out more about our pricing, stock trading tools, education and more. When you're ready to choose TradeKing as your online stock broker, you can open your free account and get started.

500,000 accounts and counting - Here are a few reasons investors are choosing TradeKing.

Low cost stock trades

At TradeKing we offer the same fair and simple price to everyone - just $4.95 per stock trade. You'll trade at that price, no matter how often you trade, or how big or small your account may be.

Easy-to-Use Online Trading Platform

Our platform provides a simple, intuitive, and fast online stock and option trading interface. You can trade stocks via our iPhone or Android native apps, too. See for yourself why Barron’s ranked us #1 for site usability in its 2011 Online Broker survey*.

#1 ranked customer service

Do you have a question about trading or investing? Call a licensed TradeKing broker at
(877) 495-KING or click here for live chat. We pride ourselves on prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service. That's why SmartMoney ranked us #1 for customer service in 2008, 2010 and 2011*.

Network of Stock Traders

In 2005, we created the first online trading network where traders connect and share their trading experiences, ideas and strategies- and view the most actively traded stocks. With over 500,000 traders, our community was rated #1 by StockBrokers.com in 2013 and 2014.* But don't take our word for it. Check it out for yourself.

Award-Winning Tools & Research

Great stock trades start with our outstanding suite of free research tools. Just plug in a symbol to find the latest news, quotes, charts and trader perspectives. Try our Strategy Builder or Stock Screeners to find stocks that meet your precise criteria and get unbiased analysis of over 1,500 stocks with S&P Stock Reports Use the Technical Analysis Tool to zero in on trade-able patterns, and keeo tabs on it all with our Maxit Tax Manager.

Education Center - For All Experience Levels

TradeKing invests big-time in our clients’ education to help you succeed and grow. Our weekly free webinar series connects you with leading industry experts to find trade-able stock ideas, new strategies, and hone your technique. Our Education Center - featuring an area dedicated to stock trading education - is packed with free videos, tutorials, webinars and articles and lets you choose your own path forward. If you’re a rookie or an All-Star, interested in stocks, options, bonds or funds, we tailor education to your needs. Dive in today!

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†$4.95 for online equity and option trades, add 65 cents per option contract. TradeKing charges an additional $0.35 per contract on certain index products where the exchange charges fees. See our FAQ for details. TradeKing adds $0.01 per share on the entire order for stocks priced less than $2.00. See our Commissions and Fees page for commissions on broker-assisted trades, low-priced stocks, option spreads, and other securities.

++Commissions and fees from published web sites as of 12/17/2015. Some brokers may offer more competitive fees than the ones published if certain balances or level of activity are met. Please contact each broker individually to confirm their commission schedule. GTC orders: Partial executions received on different trading days will be charged separate commissions. OptionsXpress adds $0.01/share over 1000 shares. $1.50 per contract or $14.95 minimum. Some brokers may offer more competitive fees than the ones published if certain balances or level of activity are met. Please contact each broker individually to confirm their commission schedule.

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All investments involve risk, losses may exceed the principal invested, and the past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. TradeKing provides self-directed investors with discount brokerage services, and does not make recommendations or offer investment, financial, legal or tax advice. You alone are responsible for evaluating the merits and risks associated with the use of TradeKing's systems, services or products.

Multiple-leg options strategies involve additional risks, and may result in complex tax treatments. Please consult a tax professional prior to implementing these strategies. Implied volatility represents the consensus of the marketplace as to the future level of stock price volatility or the probability of reaching a specific price point. The Greeks represent the consensus of the marketplace as to how the option will react to changes in certain variables associated with the pricing of an option contract. There is no guarantee that the forecasts of implied volatility or the Greeks will be correct.

Your use of the TradeKing Trader Network is conditioned to your acceptance of all TradeKing Disclosures and of the Trader Network Terms of Service. Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients and are not indicative of future performance or success. No consideration was paid for any testimonials displayed.

Content, research, tools, and stock or option symbols are for educational and illustrative purposes only and do not imply a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell a particular security or to engage in any particular investment strategy. The projections or other information regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, are not guaranteed for accuracy or completeness, do not reflect actual investment results, do not take in consideration commissions, margin interest and other costs, and are not guarantees of future results.

Third party posts do not reflect the views of TradeKing and have not been reviewed by, approved, or endorsed by TradeKing.

Trading in futures is speculative in nature and not appropriate for all investors. Investors should only use risk capital when trading futures and options because there is always the risk of substantial loss.

Forex trading involves significant risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Increasing leverage increases risk. Before deciding to trade forex, you should carefully consider your financial objectives, level of investing experience, and ability to take financial risk. Any opinions, news, research, analyses, prices or other information contained does not constitute investment advice. Read the full disclosure. Please note that spot gold and silver contracts are not subject to regulation under the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act.

TradeKing Forex, Inc acts as an introducing broker to GAIN Capital Group, LLC ("GAIN Capital"). Your forex account is held and maintained at GAIN Capital who serves as the clearing agent and counterparty to your trades. GAIN Capital is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and is a member of the National Futures Association (NFA) (ID # 0339826). TradeKing Forex, Inc. is a member of the National Futures Association (ID # 0408077).